Table 2 Primary care physician rates of preventive service-related practicess^a implemented via enhanced academic detailing intervention (N = 168)

M (SD)%

M (SD)%

p-value ^b

Acquiring information ^c

   Participating in seminars or conferences on breast cancer detection

Physician self-efficacy ^d

   Confidence that counseling patients about health behavior and lifestyle to result in their successfully modifying their behaviors

Office-based tools and techniques ^e

   Using lists or flow sheets in patients' charts

   Using card files or other paper tickler systems

   Using notices or stickers on patients' charts

   Using computerized tracking or prompting services

   Reminder notices given or mailed to patients

   Patient-held mini-records of preventive services

   Performance targets for mammography^c

   Performance targets for clinical breast exams

Patient Education ^e

   Using pamphlets or other printed materials

   Using wall posters or other graphic displays

   Using video or slide presentations

   Health risk appraisal instruments

Nursing or other office staff and the delivery of preventive services ^e

   Involving nursing or other office staff in tracking and prompting preventive care

   Involving nursing or other office staff in counseling patients about preventive services